carton

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Suddenly, the half-empty carton of cream in the fridge, the berries on the brink of collapse and the hamburger buns lingering in the bread box stop looking like scraps and start looking like material.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

But according to the CPI, the average price of a carton of large Grade A eggs has fallen 48%.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The list price rose 5% to $4,193 for a carton, or one month’s supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It’s a setback for carton manufacturers and their customers, including soup- and juice-makers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Dad held that egg for a long time, until he finally placed it back in the carton.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller